Near Mill Street Rail Trail
Difficult to find trail marker at the parking area on Mill Street.

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Mill Street Rail Trail

2.0 (1 Rating)
An old railroad bed that may eventually be incorporated into the Central Mass Rail Trail.
1.9
mi
Distance
126
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Less Crowded

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.85mi
Distance
126ft
Elevation Gain
17ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
771ft
High Point
658ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Other parts of this old railroad bed have been turned into segments of the Central Mass Rail Trail. So far, this part hasn't been touched and doesn't see many riders or hikers. It does, however, connect with several more interesting trails known as the Mill Street Bike Trails. About 100 yards or so near the western end of the trail are rather swampy and some of the railroad ties were never removed. This section can be bypassed using some of the connecting trails.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
JB Lowell